Skip to main content
G
GLNT1
Inspiring
June 1, 2020
Question

Linked PDF does not highlight search terms

  • June 1, 2020
  • 3 replies
  • 358 views

RoboHelp 2019

 

I brought a PDF in as a linked file and TOC'd it as a file.

 

In the ResponsiveHTML5 output, the PDF opens in a browser as expected and find the search term, but the term does not appear highlighted.  I have tried this is Chrome and IE.  

 

I have also checked that highlighting is selected as a property in the Word doc when saving as PDF.

How do I get the search terms to appear highlighted in the results when searched in RoboHelp?

    This topic has been closed for replies.

    3 replies

    A
    Community Expert
    AmebrCommunity Expert
    Community Expert
    June 2, 2020

    I would say it's because the pdf is not HTML output, so the javascript that makes the text highlight and jumps to the location can't work in the pdf. 

    G
    GLNT1Author
    Inspiring
    June 1, 2020

    RoboHelp 2019 New UI

    It turns out its OK for the user to be using the search functionality within the PDF itself, so its no longer an issue.  But, I would like to know why I'm not brought go to the location of the search term within the PDF itself when I click on a hit within RoboHelp.  Also, why the term isnt highlighted when I find it.

    Peter Grainge
    Community Expert
    Peter GraingeCommunity Expert
    Community Expert
    June 1, 2020

    I'm not sure it is meant to but to check I need to know more than 2019. Sorry but I can't remember which version everyone uses. Classic or New UI? Also which responsive layout?

     

    Use the menu (bottom right) to mark the Best Answer or Highlight particularly useful replies. Found the answer elsewhere? Share it here.
    Terms & ConditionsAccessibility statement
    Using the community Terms of use Privacy Cookie preferences Do not sell or share my personal information ad choicesAdChoices